Round 3 - Dyersburg visits Covington

[OldTrojan]

Let’s play the game somewhere warmer if it’s going to be that bad. 

[CHARGERFAN]

2 hours ago, OldTrojan said:

Let’s play the game somewhere warmer if it’s going to be that bad. 

Yeah, the weather is not looking good. High Friday of 41, low that night of 22.

Reminds me of a playoff game Covington played at Dyersburg probably 20 or so years ago. It was cold like that, but also spitting sleet and snow. When I left that game, we drove toward Louisville to see Memphis play the Cardinals the next day. It was cold and snowy there too. 

 

[Dash]

20 hours ago, Trojan said:

Dyersburg is much healthier and playing much better but they are a year away. Simply very young. 

Agree... Dburg is a year away from competing with Covington. 

[SuperBowlKid1489]

Dyersburg hasn't lost since the last time they played Covington and guess what, it doesn't matter! Dyersburg has basically played inner city Memphis teams since they last matched up, Ripley & Millington pretty much fit that mold too. This is not going to be a game, definitely not worth spending money and sitting in the cold for. Build up all the hype you want for this game, but Covington wins by at least 3 TDs! 

[Dash]

53 minutes ago, SuperBowlKid1489 said:

Dyersburg hasn't lost since the last time they played Covington and guess what, it doesn't matter! Dyersburg has basically played inner city Memphis teams since they last matched up, Ripley & Millington pretty much fit that mold too. This is not going to be a game, definitely not worth spending money and sitting in the cold for. Build up all the hype you want for this game, but Covington wins by at least 3 TDs! 

No hype built sir! Everybody on here pretty much agree with you.

[OldTrojan]

At least it seems the spread has gone from 30-35 points to 2 and it sounds like you better win this year!!

we shall see. Go Trojans!!

Edited November 14, 2022 by OldTrojan

[fanoffootball2013]

How much will the cold weather come into play? 

[CHARGERFAN]

2 hours ago, fanoffootball2013 said:

How much will the cold weather come into play? 

Well, cold fingers could lead to fumbles, etc, We will see Friday night if that’s a factor. Kicking a cold ball could be harder too.

[shawboy]

Covington in a rout! Coaching matters this time of year an Stowe ain't it!

[CHARGERFAN]

1 hour ago, shawboy said:

Covington in a rout! Coaching matters this time of year an Stowe ain't it!

Well, I think Covington can win, but will argue with you about the coaching.

Last year at this same point in the playoffs, Dyersburg beat Covington. Same two coaches this year. There are two differences this year.

First, this game is in Covington switching the home-field advantage to the Chargers.

Second, Dyersburg graduated a strong senior class, and is much younger this year.

[BIGPURPLEMACHINE]

26 minutes ago, CHARGERFAN said:

Well, I think Covington can win, but will argue with you about the coaching.

Last year at this same point in the playoffs, Dyersburg beat Covington. Same two coaches this year. There are two differences this year.

First, this game is in Covington switching the home-field advantage to the Chargers.

Second, Dyersburg graduated a strong senior class, and is much younger this year.

You are correct about your two points especially the second one. In fact Dyersburg returned zero starters from last years defense. They will bring back most everyone next year. Doesn’t Covington graduate a lot this year?  Seems like the roles may be reversed next year. 

[Trojan]

23 minutes ago, CHARGERFAN said:

Well, I think Covington can win, but will argue with you about the coaching.

Last year at this same point in the playoffs, Dyersburg beat Covington. Same two coaches this year. There are two differences this year.

First, this game is in Covington switching the home-field advantage to the Chargers.

Second, Dyersburg graduated a strong senior class, and is much younger this year.

What you say is true. Im not trying to ruffle feathers but the difference is Dyersburg has a big downturn in performance when talent is a little down or young. Im sure Covington graduated some key players last year. Some coaches seem to rely on talent to carry them. Just my opinion.